An iron curtain has come down across central Paris.
People watch Notre Dame cathedral from outside the security zone set up for the Olympic Games, Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Paris. Starting Thursday, parts of the French capital will only be accessible to people who have registered for a QR code, as part of the massive security operation ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The words on many lips were “QR code,” the pass that granted access beyond snaking metal barriers that delineated the security zone set up to protect theThose with the precious code – either on their phones or printed out on pieces of paper – passed smoothly past police checkpoints at gaps in the barriers, which are taller than most people.
Those without the code were mostly turned away – with no amount of grumbling and cajoling making officers budge. The perimeter went into effect early Thursday morning and will last through the ceremony. As an exception, Paris has decided to hold the opening ceremony on the river rather than in a stadium, like previous host cities. Most of the river security measures will be lifted after the ceremony.
Officers were under instructions to be polite and accommodating as employees on their way to work and others dealt with the perimeter for the first time.Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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